I'm just funnin with yall, I've got the spank more than I care to admit :-)
and yes, HP aint cheap, tho my *choke* escort would run the 1/8 in 9.9 same
as the dak....
I don't mean to sound pro-v8 all the time, I just like to keep everyone on
their toes keeps it fun :-) damn I'm not using proper english, good
sign I need sleep!
____________________________________________
Jon Smith-Raleigh,NC-http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jdsmith4
'95 318 auto CC 4x4: Accel Supercoil, JBA headers,
dual glasspack, 14x3 FABM, F&B Stage I TB, !EGR,
MSD 8.5's, self-moded intake, 180 degree thermo,
ASP crank pulley, 16" Hayden elec. fan, MP SBEC,
BEST: 0-60 in 6.3 & 1/4mi 15.4@88.95
207.2 RWHP, 276.2 RW ft/lbs
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----- Original Message -----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 12:38 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Jon Smith and 6'ers
>
> Well...let me put it this way....
>
> When I was running the old Camaro...I was SPANKIN' Mopars (and several
ZR-1
> 'vettes) without NOS, Blower, or any "Tricks"...just good old GM HP. She
ran
> 12.2's @ 120 all day, topped out at 165mph, and was skidpad tested at .98
at
> Sears Point. Now, I'm spanking Chevys...Fords are just an excuse to tap
the
> accelerator...too easy.
>
> As for the 6'ers (or any motor at that)...It's just all about how you
build
> it and what it's designed for. Just make sure that you have something to
> back it up with...all talk and no go isn't what us old street racers look
> for...we want a challenge. And YES, i've lost myself to a faster vehicle
> several times. (Wouldn't be any fun if you won all the time...that's what
a
> challenge is.)
>
> I'm not "going there" any further since i've stated my piece. But i'm
going
> to leave the younger crowd with a simple rule of thumb for quick
> trucks/cars..."You have to PAY to PLAY...HP isn't cheap."
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ed Halterman
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 10:47 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Jon Smith and 6'ers
>
>
> Hey there, watch it buddy!! I'll just hop in my Toro and chase you
> down!!! Ever see a 5,100lb car do a smoky front wheel drive burnout??
> (just havin' fun!!) Bernd, dammit, help me out with some comebacks here,
> my brain just had a big fart!!!!! Too tired for this s--t!!!!! O-K, at
> least when we spank an S-10 or Ranger, we can brag that how we're
> bigger, heavier, AND have a smaller motor!!! Kinda makes 'em look at you
> with their head tilted to one side, like a curious dog. Remember, I'm
> just having fun people, nothing personal!!! Will never get rid of my
> Dak, and I love you all (uhhh, as friends!!)
>
> Ed "Olznut" Halterman Sunland, Ca
> '97 Dakota SLT+ CC Auto, 239 V-6, 200hp
> '66 Olds Toronado Deluxe, 425 V-8, 400hp
>
>
>
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